Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 2.142
Seeing the Lord From a Distance
“When Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu went to see Lord Jagannātha in the temple, Haridāsa would stay a long distance away and see Him.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu went to the temple to see Lord Jagannātha.
- Haridāsa stayed a long distance away and saw Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
- Although he remained apart, Haridāsa continued to seek the sight of the Lord.
Try this today
Spend a quiet moment reflecting on Haridāsa’s continued desire to see Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
Ask yourself
What stands out to me about Haridāsa continuing to see the Lord from afar?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport; the practice and question are plain words for trying the verse today.